>Log into your Schoology Account

>Choose Groups at the top of the page and then select Professional Development- Teachers

>On the LEFT side of the page select Resources

>Select the top folder, STEAM Institute, MACS STEAM Institute (Recent and Historical)

Please note that your CEUs are currently being loaded in the Linq system but you may not see all of these until the end of this week.

"Really enjoyed this session. Loved the ideas everyone had to rest our minds and not be stressed. Nicole did an excellent job!”

“This was a fantastic session for teachers to share common struggles and frustrations. A great way to put ideas down to take care of yourself to take care of others”

“This was a fantastic session for teachers to share common struggles and frustrations. A great way to put ideas down to take care of yourself to take care of others”

“Such great information that I can use immediately for face to face kids and remote! Maria was great!”

“Dustin did a wonderful job of sharing the PHET simulations. He made sure he spoke to each person who attended and gave specific resources for each person and his/her grade level.”

“Learning about how we operate and what we need is one of the best things I've ever done in PD. Once we know ourselves and what we need, we can then learn to focus on others and their needs.”

“Enjoyed the opportunity to think about how the literature I use in my classroom can lead to in depth conversations with my students about culture, race and gender topics.”

“Wonderful session, wonderful conversation, and wonderful reflection time."

“Loved this session and can't wait to explore further. Would like to attend this session in person and with more time to try out these resources! Thank you, Alex!"

“This was the perfect end to my day. I am so excited to use these strategies in future PD sessions and PLN meetings I lead.”

As a Family Liaison, I serve both the student and their family. I want our parents, students and families to know we are here for them. By being “in the field”, going to homes and being present, the families and students that want/need help will know they are supported; for some families this is all they need. There are challenges in our students’ homes on a daily basis they have limited to zero control over. My role is to assist these families and students to overcome these challenges in order for students to succeed in and out of the classroom. By linking and coordinating our families with community and state resources we can help break down these barriers. Success for some of our students is possible by simply adding layers of support and advocating for them.

The support and resources I provide for students and families, include but are not limited to: basic needs (food, clothing, housing assistance, utility assistance), community referrals (mental health and/or substance abuse counseling, accessing appropriate healthcare, connecting with human services organizations, mentorship programs, DSS reports, before/after school care), and home visits (address truancy, lack of engagement and participation in learning, drop-out risks).

• Free swimming lessons at RCC for any Jones student
• Free sports clinics for any K-8 student in the areas of soccer, basketball and volleyball
• Free American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for 15 high-school students, providing them with this $150 value that directly leads them to employable skills
• Free daily before school workout sessions for 30 MAMS students, all led by RCC Certified Fitness Trainers
• Free weekly dance class for 25 MAHS students provided by Surry Arts Council
• Free weekly art and culture class for all Kindergarteners in Dual Language Immersion at BHT
• Access for all BHT students and teachers to utilize the Story Walk on the Greenway, which begins at Tharrington Park and includes 9 stations with stories over the course of 1 mile down and 1 mile back. See the pictures below.
• 200 cinch sacks have been developed and will be distributed to all MACS students living in the Mount Airy Housing Authority. These include fitness bands, school supplies, hand sanitizer, and 3 age-appropriate books.

MACS STEAM Leaders- Thursday, November 12 @ 2:30 pm

SEL Task Force - Wednesday, November 18 @ 3:30 pm

So You Want to Talk About Race Book Study- Wednesday, November 18 @ 6:00 pm